959 Forest Dr, Harlem, GA 30814 Property Records

Columbia County property record for 959 Forest Dr, Harlem, GA 30814

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 3 ba · 3,217 sqft · built 2013
Lot Size2.5 acres (108,900 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$230,000 (Jun 2017)
Tax Bill$5,427 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2022 Line of Credit
Jun 2017 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN053 154

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN053 154

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area3,217 sqft Finished Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2013
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2015
Exterior MaterialBrick
Construction TypeBrick
Lot Area108,900 sqft (2.5 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address959 FOREST DR
CityHARLEM
StateGA
Zip30814-4313
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT 46A 2.50 ACS; TIMBER LAKE ESTATES
Legal SubdivisionTIMBER LAKE ESTATES
Legal PhaseI
Legal Lot Number46A
JurisdictionCOLUMBIA GA
Township / Civil DivisionGROVETOWN-HARLEM
Census Block Group5
Census Block5018
Census Tract30503

Owner

Source: Columbia County records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address959 FOREST DR, HARLEM, GA 30814-4313
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 28, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
SRP FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
Jun 22, 2017Warranty Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer · FHA Mortgage
MOVEMENT MTG

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJun 21, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 21, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20174055
Deed Book / Page10969 / 218
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

February 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOLUMBIA GA
Property Address959 FOREST DR, HARLEM, GA 30814-4313
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 15, 2025

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address959 FOREST DR, HARLEM, GA 30814-4313

Mortgage

Document Number0014135/74
DateFeb 28, 2022
Book Page0000014135/0000000074
Lender
NameSRP FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term240 Months
DueJan 1, 2042

June 2017: Warranty Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOLUMBIA GA
Recording DateJun 22, 2017
Property Address959 FOREST DR, HARLEM, GA 30814-4313
Document Number0969/0218
Book / Page010969 / 000218
Instrument DateJun 21, 2017
Transaction TypeSubdivision Related Transfer
Record UpdatedJul 18, 2017
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$230.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address959 FOREST DR HARLEM GA 308144313, HARLEM, GA 30814-4313

Mortgage

Document Number969/0220
DateJun 22, 2017
Book Page010969/000220
Lender
NameMOVEMENT MTG
TypeMortgage Company
AddressINDIAN LAND, SC 29707
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJun 21, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Columbia County assessment roll, as of October 20, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateGeorgia
CountyColumbia County
Unified School DistrictColumbia County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$5,427.00 (-6.43%)$243,640 (+0.13%) Land $25,507 Building $218,133$609,099 (+0.13%) Land $63,767 Building $545,332
2025$5,800.00 (+25.38%)$243,334 (+33.82%) Land $25,187 Building $218,147$608,335 (+33.82%) Land $62,967 Building $545,368
2023$4,626.00 (+3.05%)$181,841 (+5.17%) Land $17,507 Building $164,334$454,603 (+5.17%) Land $43,767 Building $410,836
2022$4,489.00$172,904 Land $13,667 Building $159,237$432,259 Land $34,167 Building $398,092

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 14, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 6 (20% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies3 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2024)
Most Recent ClaimSep 2024 · Hurricane Helene

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskModerate
above 54% of the US · above 77% of Georgia
Wildfire Likelihood0.1% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemGROVETOWN
serves 18,464 people · EPA ID GA0730001
Water SourcePurchased surface water from COLUMBIA COUNTY
Last State InspectionAug 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 37 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
WOW Internet, Cable & Phone
Cable
1,200 / 50
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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